(ISC)² Offers Free Ransomware Training

The Professional Development Institute (ISC)2 is offering to a free ransomware course to help organisations defend their critical assets from this increasingly prevalent threat. 
 
The award winning PDI consists of more than 40 expert-instructed cyber security courses that are free to members and associates of (ISC)² and available for purchase by non-members. recognises the intense demand for ransomware prevention and mitigation content and has opened registration to anyone who is interested in the topic.
 
“Ransomware has become one of the hottest topics we’ve seen in years both in cybersecurity practitioner circles, boardrooms, the media and the halls of government. The intense interest has prompted us to extend free access to this course to as many people as possible in an effort to help organisations avoid becoming a victim,” said Mirtha Collin, director of education, (ISC)².   “The course covers the major distinctions between ransomware and malware, the key characteristics of ransomware attacks, and the protection strategies and remediation plans that should be in place ahead of time.”   
 
The two-hour ransomware course is Quality Matters  (QM) approved and upon successful completion, learners earn a certification of completion and digital badge.
 
The feedback below highlights some of the aspects of the course that learners have appreciated related to its value:
 
• “I enjoyed that this course laid the foundation through precise learning objectives. It was easy to match the content being presented with the applicable learning objective. Course material was well written and provided up-to-date background information on the topic.”
 
• “One of the things that I really appreciate when it comes to these PDI courses is the currency of the subject matter. As the nation is currently grappling with the huge ransomware case affecting the oil transportation pipeline on our US East Coast, I am very glad to see this ransomware course in your portfolio. It really exemplifies the relevancy and currency of so many of your courses.”
 
• “This course provided a high-level overview of Ransomware and what to expect. It provided some insight into areas I have not thought about up to this point, such as the role of the insurance company.” 

Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover is available for Free Registration now.

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